Honor society chapters receive recognition as new inductees are welcomed

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Jul 13, 2011 at 12:01 AMSep 10, 2014 at 11:12 AM

CHESTER and MIDLOTHIAN - A commitment to community, to their college and to other students - that's what motivates the members of John Tyler Community College's two Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society chapters. That commitment earned the Beta Omi

CHESTER and MIDLOTHIAN - A commitment to community, to their college and to other students - that's what motivates the members of John Tyler Community College's two Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society chapters. That commitment earned the Beta Omicron Omicron and Tau Rho chapters numerous accolades during the honor society's regional conference held in the spring.

- Five Star Award

This is one of the highest honors bestowed upon a Phi Theta Kappa chapter. Out of the 50 chapters in the region, only five received the Five Star Award - two of those went to John Tyler Community College. This award reflects the level of a chapter's involvement. Chapters that earn a five have participated in activities impacting its members, school and community.

- Distinguished Chapter Award

Both chapters also earned a Distinguished Chapter Award. This award recognizes the best chapters based on scores from award submissions to the international headquarters. Chapters are scored on how well they uphold Phi Theta Kappa's four hallmarks: academics, service, leadership and fellowship.

- Distinguished Issue Award

Both chapters were recognized with Distinguished Issue Awards. Each year, Phi Theta Kappa international has all members focus on creating activities that fall under a broad topic known as the "Honors in Action Topic." This year's topic was "The Democratization of Information: Power, Peril, and Promise." From this, the Beta Omicron Omicron Chapter developed a project focused on education. It promoted Pennies for Peace, a Central Asia Institute that builds schools for children, mostly girls, in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Tau Rho Chapter's project focused on government and public policy. The chapter collected, organized and assembled care packages for U.S. troops serving overseas during the holidays.

- Most Improved Chapter Award 2010-2011

Beta Omicron Omicron was recognized as the Most Improved Chapter. This award is given to the chapter that increases its level of activity more than any other chapter in a two year period. The Chapter recruited more members and increased its activities and impact.

- Distinguished College Project Award

Beta Omicron Omicron received this award in recognition of its work on a college project that was developed by the chapter and John Tyler administrators. This year, the chapter's college project included assisting with the Salvation Army Angel Tree project and raising money for the Student Emergency Fund.

- Distinguished Chapter Officer

Dustin East, president of the Beta Omicron Omicron Chapter, was recognized as a distinguished chapter officer. "Having the chance to be a member (and officer) of Phi Theta Kappa has been a wonderful experience. Not only have I had the chance to develop real-world leadership and organizational skills, but I have also been given the chance to give back to my community in a huge way. Every week has been filled with homeless shelters, blood drives and attempts to raise money for those in need." said East.

- Virginia Region Hall of Honor

Hall of Honor awards recognize chapter members for their contributions and leadership. Beta Omicron Omicron's Dustin East was awarded this honor, as was Ashley White and Maggie Cobb from the Tau Rho Chapter.

- Additional Honors

The Beta Omicon Omicron Chapter also received a certificate for participation in the regional Pennies for Peace project, and one of its co-advisors, Dr. Jaime Mergliano, received the Horizon Award for Chapter Advisors. The Tau Rho Chapter received certificates of appreciation for its participating in Operation Green and Pennies for Peace. "I cannot be more proud of what our JTCC Phi Theta Kappa members have achieved. These awards reflect the large impact that only a few students can make on their school, community, and the world if given the opportunity. Phi Theta Kappa gives them this opportunity," said Mergliano.

Both chapters also recently welcomed new members. Tau Rho held its induction ceremony on April 6. Beta Omicron Omicron's ceremony was held on April 7. The new inductees are as follows:

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